We often refer to someone with great 'presence' as having 'gravitas'. They speak with confidence, credibility and a connection to their audience. 'Gravitas' is somewhat intangible at the moment but the feeling the...
Food for Thought
Reflections – 24 years working from home.
I had a giggle when I found a picture of me working from home back in 1996 (on the left). Just look at that computer, laptop and fax machine! At the time ‘remote working’ was something of a rarity. I lived in...
Jacinda & Tony – Lessons in Crisis leadership
The speed and scope of the coronavirus crisis has certainly delivered some extraordinary challenges for all of us around the world but let’s spare a thought for those in leadership positions....
Productive & Creative work-spaces – Five top tips
Having worked from home since I started my business in 2013, I consider myself a bit of an old hand at remote working. In this article, you will find my five top tips to create your own productive and creative...
What’s your digital strategy?
I remember being asked this by the CEO of a mobile phone company in 2009. At the time I was the Director of innovation for a top Pharma company. And I had been tasked with exploring potential digital partnerships. I...
Looking fresh – 3 ways to boost your creative brain
I’m fed up with all this talk about new year, new me. Everyone rushing to the gym in an attempt to reinvent their bodies. I’m more interested in reinventing our creative thinking. Looking fresh is all about an ongoing...